Head of the Class: Educationtag:blog.mlive.com,2014:/headoftheclass/22662011-05-07T00:30:48ZGrand Rapids Education and Schools NewsMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceTeacher Appreciation Week: Helen Hunt's top educator might surprise fanstag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/headoftheclass//2266.62536672011-05-07T00:30:48Z2011-05-07T01:35:04ZAcademy Award-winning actress serves spoke at gala honoring Steelcase president.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
Academy Award-winning actress serves spoke at gala honoring Steelcase president.
Reporters of tomorrow learn about journalism and writingtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/headoftheclass//2266.59851042011-03-25T16:16:22Z2011-03-25T21:40:59ZEthan B. lets us know how his classmates spent 'March is Reading Month.'Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
Ethan B. lets us know how his classmates spent 'March is Reading Month.'
Small, rural schools leader says students don't benefit from consolidationtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/headoftheclass//2266.50851222010-09-30T20:11:49Z2010-09-30T20:18:40ZDave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.htmlStudent: Extending school year "a mistake"tag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/headoftheclass//2266.50251372010-09-16T18:40:17Z2010-09-16T18:46:22ZA Caledonia junior disagrees with Gov. Granholm's proposal to extend the school year, saying students would need to attend classes through late June, and could feel burned out.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
A Caledonia junior disagrees with Gov. Granholm's proposal to extend the school year, saying students would need to attend classes through late June, and could feel burned out.
Celebrating a personal Independence Day -- with the help of family and friends.tag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/headoftheclass//2266.47423512010-07-07T15:40:24Z2010-07-07T16:48:52ZJuly 7 marks the first anniversary of the day I started learning to lead a healthier lifestyle.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
July 7 marks the first anniversary of the day I started learning to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Name the MET owl and earn a semester of free community college tuitiontag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/headoftheclass//2266.44678212010-04-22T18:47:13Z2010-04-22T20:33:45ZThe Michigan Education Trust is looking for help naming its new mascot -- with free tuition as the prize.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
The Michigan Education Trust is looking for help naming its new mascot -- with free tuition as the prize.
Learning about sea turtles and "Situations" on spring breaktag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/headoftheclass//2266.44292622010-04-12T15:52:40Z2010-04-13T16:43:18ZWe spent part of spring break learning about the dangers turtles face and the folks who help them.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
We spent part of spring break learning about the dangers turtles face and the folks who help them.
Grand Rapids Public Schools students raise $8,000 for Haiti, assisted by Jets star David Harristag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/headoftheclass//2266.42358772010-02-20T02:16:56Z2010-02-20T02:33:46ZNew York Jets star David Harris came back to Grand Rapids this weekend and lent a hand to Haitian relief efforts.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
New York Jets star David Harris came back to Grand Rapids this weekend and lent a hand to Haitian relief efforts.
Thank you for helping make Great Skate a great time for a good causetag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/headoftheclass//2266.41676002010-02-01T14:46:18Z2010-02-01T15:05:31ZIt was nice to meet everyone and raise money for a good cause at this weekend's Great Skate with the Griffins.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
It was nice to meet everyone and raise money for a good cause at this weekend's Great Skate with the Griffins.
Lacing up the skates for a good causetag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/headoftheclass//2266.41448382010-01-25T15:07:24Z2010-01-25T15:39:19ZI'm helping the Grand Rapids Griffins raise money for a good cause. Lace up the states and join us, or contribute to my page if you are inspired.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
I'm helping the Grand Rapids Griffins raise money for a good cause. Lace up the states and join us, or contribute to my page if you are inspired.
School pulls the plug on fundraiser that exchanged grades for moneytag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/headoftheclass//2266.39264792009-11-11T19:45:09Z2009-11-12T00:15:45ZNo extra grade credit will be issued that may have resulted from donations, and donations will be returned starting Thursday. Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
No extra grade credit will be issued that may have resulted from donations, and donations will be returned starting Thursday.
Education Week columnist says Obama supports charter schools, teacher performance paytag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/headoftheclass//2266.39213132009-11-10T16:14:25Z2009-11-10T16:48:29ZDoes President Obama prefer charter schools to public schools?
Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
Does President Obama prefer charter schools to public schools?
Are school spending cuts to busing, sports easier to bear if administrative cuts also are made?tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/headoftheclass//2266.39189252009-11-09T21:08:04Z2009-11-10T12:35:39ZGrand Ledge is reconfiguring its district budget in ways that may soon show up in West Michigan, too. Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
Grand Ledge is reconfiguring its district budget in ways that may soon show up in West Michigan, too.
National report gives Michigan average grades for staffing, school managementtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/headoftheclass//2266.39180962009-11-09T16:38:34Z2009-11-09T18:26:50ZState's grades range from "B" for getting students to college to "D" for data.
Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
State's grades range from "B" for getting students to college to "D" for data.
Are No Child Left Behind standards fair? Author says many states are setting bar too lowtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/headoftheclass//2266.38499532009-10-30T23:29:59Z2009-10-31T03:15:34ZMichigan educators were one of the first to set their goals, and have long argued that other states have not set the bar quite as high.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
Michigan educators were one of the first to set their goals, and have long argued that other states have not set the bar quite as high.
Rockford Superintendent pushes alternative to Speaker Dillon's plan to pool insurance for state employeestag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/headoftheclass//2266.38423562009-10-29T22:54:57Z2009-10-30T07:02:15ZRockford Superintendent Michael Shibler found himself in the unusual position of speaking on behalf of the Michigan Education Association on Thursday, testifying before a state House of Representatives committee about health insurance.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
Rockford Superintendent Michael Shibler found himself in the unusual position of speaking on behalf of the Michigan Education Association on Thursday, testifying before a state House of Representatives committee about health insurance.
Would consolidating school districts to save money actually cost us more?tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/headoftheclass//2266.38341982009-10-28T20:01:29Z2009-10-28T20:03:25ZA look at Maine's debate over consolidating schools.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
A look at Maine's debate over consolidating schools.
Could funding cuts to Michigan's wealthiest school districts force statewide tax increases?tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/headoftheclass//2266.37986902009-10-21T15:56:26Z2009-10-21T18:47:41ZRockford Superintendent Michael Shibler wonders whether losing extra funding for so-called "20-J" school districts will push lawmakers to agree to tax increases that could restore money for all schools.Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
Rockford Superintendent Michael Shibler wonders whether losing extra funding for so-called "20-J" school districts will push lawmakers to agree to tax increases that could restore money for all schools.
Researchers suggest merit-based pay for teacherstag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/headoftheclass//2266.37713972009-10-15T18:25:04Z2009-10-15T19:55:24ZShould classroom effectiveness trump tenure?Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
Should classroom effectiveness trump tenure?
Should Michigan cut teacher benefits to solve budget woes?tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/headoftheclass//2266.37271312009-10-05T18:24:18Z2009-10-05T19:50:00ZSome say the state could save $1.3 billion by reducing benefits. What do you think?Dave Murrayhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/damurray/index.html
Some say the state could save $1.3 billion by reducing benefits. What do you think?